Full Time Partner Law Firm jobs in Melbourne VIC

• Permanent full-time position, to be based in Melbourne
• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

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About the role and team

We have an opportunity for an Early Careers Co-ordinator to join our growing People & Culture team. This role will be based in our Melbourne office and will require regular travel to our other offices across Australia.

The Early Careers Co-ordinator will provide support in coordinating all Early Career programs Hall & Wilcox offers. This includes the Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney Seasonal clerkship programs, the First Nations Pathway program, and the National Graduate program. You will assist with the co-ordination and implementation of these programs.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• preparation of advertisements for all clerkship, graduate and First Nations recruitment;
• assisting with the review and screening of applications for clerkship, graduate and First Nations roles;
• organising and coordinating interviews for all clerkship, graduate and First Nations recruitment;
• conducting clerkship and graduate interviews;
• preparing employment agreements for all clerks, graduates and First Nations clerks;
• assisting the Early Careers Advisor and Early Careers Manager with the Early Careers programs including; rotations, roles and responsibilities (legal assistant, buddy, mentor and partner) and rotation review processes;
• assisting with the national clerkship, graduate and First Nations induction programs;
• assisting with the coordination of national Practical Legal Training as required; and
• other ad hoc administrative tasks when required.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• tertiary qualification in Human Resources;
• at least 12 months of experience in a similar role (ideally in professional services) preferred but not essential;
• strong attention to detail;
• client service focus (internal clients);
• excellent organisation skills;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop rapport and build strong relationships with stakeholders;
• a team player who enjoys working co-operatively as part of a collegiate team, and can also work autonomously;
• strong ethics and integrity and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality; and
• good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, mainly Word, Outlook and Excel.

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We are known for having a culture that values people, and lives our purpose and our Hallmarks, our shared values.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and the long-term value it creates for clients. We’re known for our Smarter Law brand promise. We listen. We partner. We solve.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

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We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at kim.chalmers@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.

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